Cannes Film Festival 2016 (Day 3)

The third day of the 69th edition of the International Film Festival of Cannes started with more photocalls, screenings, premieres for the movies “Ma Loute” (Slack Bay) by Bruno Dumont, “I, Daniel Blake” (Moi, Daniel Blake) by Ken Loach, Uchenik (The Student) by Kirill Serebrenniko and La Danseuse (The Dancer) by Stéphanie Di Giusto.

Today scandal has been brewing in the scenic South of France, like seen in the Hollywood movies.

Riza Aziz, the co-founder of Red Granite Pictures and stepson of Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak, is at the center of embezzlement allegations in light of reports that money from a state investment company was used to purchase lavish properties in New York and Los Angeles. Aziz, whose production company was a major financier on Leonardo DiCaprio‘s “The Wolf of Wall Street,” denies any wrongdoing but according to documents allegedly obtained by the Wall Street Journal, the accusations are damning. Aziz remains in Cannes, according to multiple reports, actively seeking content in the Cannes Film Market.Check out the star studded red carpet gallery below…

Juliette Binoche was all smiles while posing to the photographerrs at the “Slack Bay (Ma Loute)” photocall during the 69th annual Cannes Film Festival at the Palais des Festivals on May 13, 2016 in Cannes, France.

American actress Blake Lively had a quite busy schedule during the 2016 Cannes Film Festival. On Friday, she promoted her new movie “The Shallows” during Photocall event. She was dressed in Giambattista Valli mini dress and Christian Louboutin shoes. Blake is defending working with Woody Allen on her latest film Cafe Society after recently being criticized by his son Ronan for turning a blind-eye to the sexual abuse his sister Dylan revealed happened when she was a child. She stated (via LA Times): “It’s amazing what Woody has written for women. It’s very dangerous to factor in things you don’t know anything about. I could [only]know my experience. And my experience with Woody is he’s empowering to women.”

Photo: CelebMafia

Bollywood star Aishwarya Rai Bachchan stole the spotlight while attending the “Slack Bay (Ma Loute)” photocall during the 69th annual Cannes Film Festival at the Palais des Festivals on May 13, 2016 in Cannes, France. The 42-year-old L’Oréal Paris ambassador shined in golden embroidered Couture gown and matching cape designed by Kuwaiti designer Ali Younes. This is her 15th year attending the Cannes Film Festival.

Aishwarya Rai at the “Slack Bay (Ma Loute)” Premiere during the 69th annual Cannes Film Festival at the Palais des Festivals on May 13, 2016 in Cannes, France. Photo: Zimbio

Haitian actor Jimmy Jean-Louis was also at the “Slack Bay (Ma Loute)” premiere during the 69th annual Cannes Film Festival at the Palais des Festivals on May 13, 2016 in Cannes, France.

American actress Lily-Rose Depp walked the red carpet for the Premiereof her new movie “The Dance” during the 2016 Cannes Film Festival on Friday (May 13) in Cannes, France. The 16-year-old Chanel ambassador was dressed in Chanel bohemian chic off the shoulders dress and accessorized with Chanel diamond jewelry.

Diala Makki attends the “Slack Bay (Ma Loute)” premiere during the 69th annual Cannes Film Festival at the Palais des Festivals on May 13, 2016 in Cannes, France. Photo: Zimbio

American actress Blake Lively was all smiles while walking the red carpet at the “Slack Bay (Ma Loute)” premiere during the 69th annual Cannes Film Festival at the Palais des Festivals on May 13, 2016 in Cannes, France. The 28-year-old L’Oréal Paris ambassador channelled Cinderella at the Slack Bay premiere, rocking a frothy pastel blue gown by Vivienne Westwood. With its layers of organza flounces made from 30 meters of fabric, sequin floral embellished bodice and signature Westwood Bardot neckline, this gown is most certainly fit for a Princess!

Blake Lively attends the “Slack Bay (Ma Loute)” premiere during the 69th annual Cannes Film Festival at the Palais des Festivals on May 13, 2016 in Cannes, France. Photo: Bellazon